Top 5: L.A. Mixology Bars

The hippest watering holes in L.A. are returning to their old Hollywood roots and are rekindling the lost art of mixology. Many are sporting red booths, wood panels and steel countertops inside their dimly lit haunts. A new breed of barmen from across the country are trying to forge a name for themselves with the revival of custom drinks and the banishment of Red Bull vodka’s served at typical L.A. nightclubs. They are experimenting with techniques to put the right drink in your hand, which depends on your mood, not your favorite soda or citrus.

If you’re looking for a college atmosphere where Long Island Iced Teas flow like water and drinks are mixed to cover up the taste of alcohol -- don’t look here as we explore the top 5 L.A. mixology bars, just as we looked at the Top 5 NYC Mixology Bars.